Lafayette Parish School District

The Lafayette Parish School District is located in Lafayette, LA and includes 45 schools that serve 29,905 students in grades PK through 12. More

District Spending

The Lafayette Parish School District spends $9,649 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Lafayette Parish School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the LA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

District Student Information

The Lafayette Parish School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 7% in 2009. The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.

In the Lafayette Parish School District, 10% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program). An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.

The Lafayette Parish School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL). ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.

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